Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats Explorer 241 2008 vs Premier Boats Grand Majestic 235 RE 2010 — A Close Look at Two Pontoons
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Premier Boats Explorer 241 2008 and the Premier Boats Grand Majestic 235 RE 2010 are pontoon designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Premier Boats Explorer 241 2008 at 23,0 ft versus Premier Boats Grand Majestic 235 RE 2010 at 24,0 ft. At 228 lbs and 315 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 150 hp for the Premier Boats Explorer 241 2008 and 150 hp for the Premier Boats Grand Majestic 235 RE 2010. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
Both boats are rated for 13 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Premier Boats Explorer 241 2008 and Premier Boats Grand Majestic 235 RE 2010 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
ModelExplorer 241
ModelGrand Majestic 235 RE
Model Year2008
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail1,850 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,280 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,900 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,150 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg1034.19
Weight - kg1428.81
Weight - lbs.228
Weight - lbs.315
Length [deck]23 ft. 0 in
Length [deck]23 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters7.11
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches28
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.090 gauge (with 0.100 nosecones)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2 or 3
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (2 tubes) 225 hp (3 tubes)
Engine max150 hp (2 tubes) 225 hp (3 tubes) 250 hp (36 in. PTX)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,600 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,025 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity2,450 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,850 lbs. (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 3,250 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Maximum people13 (2 tubes) 15 (3 tubes)
Maximum people13 (2 tubes) 15 (3 tubes) 17 (36 in. PTX)